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Configuring USB Port Management

Use the information in this topic to configure the XClarity Controller USB Port Management.

On some servers, the XClarity Controller USB Port can be switched to attach either to the server or to the XClarity Controller. Connection to the XClarity Controller is primarily intended for use with a mobile device running the Lenovo XClarity Mobile app. When a USB cable is connected between the mobile device and the server’s USB port, an Ethernet over USB connection will be established between the mobile app running on the device and the XClarity Controller.

Click Network under BMC Configuration to view or modify XClarity Controller USB port management settings.

There are four types of settings that you can choose from:
Host Only Mode
The front panel USB port is always connected only to the server.
BMC Only Mode
The front panel USB port is always connected only to the XClarity Controller.
Shared Mode: owned by BMC
The front panel USB port is shared by both the server and the XClarity Controller, but the port is switched to the XClarity Controller.
Shared Mode: owned by Host
The front panel USB port is shared by both the server and the XClarity Controller, but the port is switched to the host.

For additional information about the Mobile app, see the following site:

Lenovo XClarity Administrator Mobile app online documentation